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Assessment 1: Scholarly response on an educational issue
This task will involve an analysis and critical reflection on a current issue identified within the unit and the means by which education and schools have responded to this issue. It will include a critique of teaching strategies, curriculum materials and resources and their impact on education in relation to students, parents/carers and the community. Responses should cover required readings and class/school observations based on an analysis of ideas raised (not a summary of the readings). A scholarly response may in the form of a critical analysis essay (maximum 2500 words)
Due date: 14/09/16 by 5pm
Weighting: 50%
Length and/or format: 2500 words or equivalent
Purpose: This task will allow students to begin to consolidate their learning and thinking around educational issues and receive early feedback on their writing. The openness of the task will allow students to pursue their own area of interest and to begin to engage in the relevant literature providing support for their development in the unit.
Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
How to submit: Online via Turnitin
Return of assignment: Within 3 weeks of submission via Turnitin
Assessment criteria:
? Addresses the nominated issue through a clear line of argument and an extensive discussion of 3-5 key points
? Critically engages with required readings and additional research to support discussion
? Draws on effective examples from the literature to illustrate ideas
? Engages with relevant developmental/learning theories to explain how issues may be perceived and responded to in different ways
? Writes in a clear and coherent way (including grammar and spelling)
? References accurately according to APA 6th guidelines
Behaviourism looking specifically at children with Autism and ADHD
Required reading:
Duchesne, S., McMaugh, A., Bochner, S. & Krause, K. (2013). Behavioural views of learning. (pp.158-189). Educational psychology for learning and teaching (4th edn.). South Melbourne, VIC: Cengage.
This is advice from the lecturer:
1) If you are struggling to come up with an educational issue to discuss, choose one of the articles from The Conversation (links provided on LEO).
2) Look at current (national, state, school) policies, programs, curriculum/assessment materials being implemented by schools to address this issue and analyse their impact on stakeholders (students, teachers, parents) by drawing on:
a) Literature/readings supporting and/or critiquing these approaches; and
b) Relevant developmental/learning theories
3) Propose some solutions or alternative approaches and support this with reference to research/literature.
https://theconversation.com/how-teachers-are-taught-to-discipline-a-classroom-might-not-be-the-best-way-34860
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/05/schools-behavior-discipline-collaborative-proactive-solutions-ross-greene
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